Sequels Galore: New Releases in the Gaming Industry
Summary
In this article, we discuss the latest releases in the gaming industry, which are all sequels. We mention the new versions of popular game series such as Sly Cooper, Dead Space, and Fire Emblem. We also provide a brief overview of Fire Emblem Awakening, the first 3DS entry in Nintendo’s tactical strategy wargame series, and its new twist of allowing characters to fall in love on the battlefield. Additionally, we touch upon the convenient feature of sharing save data between the PS3 and Vita versions of Sly Cooper Thieves in Time. Finally, we express our thoughts on the direction of the third version of Dead Space and whether it can broaden the series’ appeal while retaining its core fans.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Fire Emblem Awakening: A New Twist
- Sly Cooper Thieves in Time: A Convenient Feature
- Dead Space 3: A Change in Direction
- Conclusion
Fire Emblem Awakening: A New Twist
Fire Emblem Awakening is the latest addition to Nintendo’s tactical strategy wargame series. The game allows players to put together an army of anime-styled characters and battle for peace and justice on a piece of virtual graph paper. However, what makes this game stand out is its new twist of allowing characters to fall in love on the battlefield and get married after the war is over. This feature has received positive reviews, with some reviewers mentioning that it deepens their emotional attachment to their characters. However, players should beware that when a character dies in Fire Emblem, they are dead for good.
Sly Cooper Thieves in Time: A Convenient Feature
Sly Cooper Thieves in Time is the latest installment in the popular platform action game series starring an anthropomorphic shadow thief and his criminal pal. The game disappeared after PlayStation 2 but has now made a comeback with versions for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita. Players who buy the PS3 version get the Vita game for free, and the games can share save data, making it a convenient feature for players who own both consoles.
Dead Space 3: A Change in Direction
Dead Space 3 is the third version of the popular horror game that combines elements of Metroid Prime and Resident Evil. However, this version takes a different direction, with more firefights and human enemies yelling curse words instead of grotesque aliens. The game also includes a cooperative two-player mode, which has raised concerns among fans about whether the game can retain its core identity while broadening its appeal to more people. We will provide our thoughts on the game in Game Life this week.
Conclusion
Sequels are a common occurrence in the gaming industry, and this week’s releases are no exception. Fire Emblem Awakening introduces a new twist to the series, while Sly Cooper Thieves in Time offers a convenient feature for players who own both consoles. Dead Space 3 takes a different direction, and we will provide our thoughts on the game in Game Life this week. Stay tuned for more updates on the gaming industry.
